NYT Dictionary

FLAUTA

/ˈflaʊ̯tə/
NounFLAU-taflau-ta · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025

Meaning

A type of fried cylindrical tortilla or taco.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

Borrowed from Mexican Spanish flauta, with same meaning, because of its shape, resembling a flute. Doublet of flute and fluyt.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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